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Topic: Item Backstory Generator (Read 6435 times)

Lost for where your newest magic item came from? Have no fear, the IBG, Item Backstory Generator is here! It doesnt matter if your item is a sword or a spatula, potion or lotion, the IBG is safe for any item use!

Step 1. Who made the item?1D6 roll

1. Created by a Wizard2. Created by a divine or infernal power (Roll on table 1A)3. Created by accident4. Created by hard work and good luck5. Created by another race (roll table 1B)6. Created by unknown source (roll table 1C)

Step 2. Why Did they make the Item?1D6 Roll

1. Felt like it/Because they Could2. fur Sport/entertainment3. For use in the Great War!4. To Prevent the Great war5. By product of another project6. Commisioned by other (roll table 2A)

Step 3. Interesting Bits! 1D10 Roll

1. Item was used by someone else for a different purpose2. Became very popular3. Caused the death of its creator/commisioner4. Started a social/cultural movement5. romanticized in story and song6. never worked correctly7. Cursed cursed cursed!8. condemned by the faith9. socially ostracised10. nothing of interest

Step 4. Where did it go?Roll 1D6

1. Was lost, and later found again! (roll table 4A)2. Left in a safe place for posterity3. never went out of style4. Family heirloom5. Royal treasure6. Loot of powerful Lich

Step 5. Plot HooksHook 1 - how can the good guys use it for good?Hook 2 - how can the bad guys use it for evil?Hook 3 - how can merchants use it for profit?